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Þ þ (thorn)
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1.
birling
n.(2)
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A kind of boat.
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2.
cork
n.(2)
8 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A purple or red dye-stuff obtained from lichens;
cork litester
, one who dyes with
cork
;
cork maker
, one who prepares it.
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3.
durdan
n.
2 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
Uproar, din.
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4.
gaine
n.
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
An arrow or a crossbow bolt.
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5.
glāveren
v.
8 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) To speak loudly or deceitfully; (b) to speak deceitfully about (sb.), deceive (sb.); (c)
ppl.
glaveringe, glaverande
, of words: deceitful; of a person: loud-speaking;
for glaveren
, because of loud…
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6.
glug
n.
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A clod.
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7.
hagh
interj.
3 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
An exclamation, either of grief or mirth.
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8.
kaire
n.
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
?The European rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia).
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9.
lābī
n.
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A burden; -- used
fig.
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10.
lavei
adj.
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
?Noisy; ?unruly.
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11.
lenew(e
adj.
Additional spellings:
lenewe
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
Of spiritual commitment or love: tenuous, lukewarm.
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12.
lough
n.
25 quotations in 2 senses
Sense / Definition
(a) A lake; also, any body of water, ?a river [1st quot.]; (b) in place names [see Smith
PNElem.
2.27].
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13.
lǒupe
n.(1)
5 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A loop of cloth, rope, leather, etc.
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14.
mallok(e
n.
Additional spellings:
malloke
3 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
Cursing.
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15.
mart
n.(1)
5 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) A cow or ox slaughtered at Martinmas and prepared for provision for the winter; (b) a slaughtered animal.
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16.
mǒunthe
n.
4 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
(a) A mountain; (b)
pl.
the Alps.
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17.
ou
interj.
21 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
Oh, ah; ?alas.
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18.
phither
n.
1 quotation in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A strip of unplowed land [Staffordshire].
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19.
piln
n.
2 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A little cushion used in horseback riding, a pillion.
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20.
pirī
n.
4 quotations in 1 sense
Sense / Definition
A storm, squall; a blast of wind.
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